frequently (or less frequently) asked questions

Sketch of the primary tools with which we engage the world.

What is industrial Design?

The development of the tools and processes to achieve a conceived experience.

Here’s what Wikipedia has to say.

Industrial Designers Society of America.

Design is a plan for arranging elements in such a way as to best accomplish a particular purpose -Charles Eames


how should i prepare for an emergency?

ready.gov


How do you fold the best paper airplane?

Here’s the best that I’ve found.

(minute 3 for the instruction)


What are the primary food groups?

Cheeseburgers, Burritos, and Pizza.


Where do you find Inspiration?

Organic Structures that surround our daily lives. “Technorganic Neo-futurism”. Things that are fast. Ideas and objects that transcend time. Engaging with ideas that elicit curiosity.


What music are you enjoying?

kronos quartet plays philip glass

Mozart Oboe Quartet F major

tocatta and fugue in d minor

beethoven pastoral

four seasons vivaldi

animals pink floyd

under the table and dreaming dave matthews

white album beatles

ok computer radiohead

blood on the tracks bob dylan

fear of music talking heads

The Magic Flute - Queen of the Night Aria - Mozart

Erlkonig - Franz Schubert

No Quarter (Cover) - Tool


What is U.S. electricity generation by energy source?

U.S. Energy Information Administration